MS Dhoni, India’s legendary captain and one of cricket’s most iconic figures, has been officially inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place in London on Monday, marking another illustrious milestone in the former India skipper’s storied career. With this recognition, Dhoni becomes the 11th Indian cricketer to receive the prestigious honour.
Widely admired for his unflappable composure, razor-sharp cricketing mind, and ability to finish matches under pressure, Dhoni’s induction reflects not just his statistical achievements, but the legacy he leaves behind in shaping modern-day Indian cricket.
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“It is an honour to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame, which recognises the contributions of cricketers across generations and from all over the world,” Dhoni said, reacting to the recognition. “To have your name remembered alongside such all-time greats is a wonderful feeling. It is something that I will cherish forever.”
Dhoni’s career is defined by numbers as much as moments. In a staggering 538 international appearances, he amassed 17,266 runs and effected 829 dismissals, standing out as one of the finest wicketkeeper-batters in cricket history. His fitness, consistency, and adaptability across all formats made him a pillar of the Indian team for over a decade.
The 2011 World Cup-winning captain was particularly dominant in One-Day Internationals. In 350 ODIs, Dhoni scored 10,773 runs at an average of 50.57, including 10 centuries and 73 half-centuries. Notably, most of his runs came while batting in the lower-middle order, making his feat even more remarkable. His unbeaten 183 against Sri Lanka remains etched in the minds of fans.
As captain, Dhoni led India in 200 ODIs, winning 110 of them, with a win percentage of 55. Under his leadership, India won the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy—making him the only captain in history to win all three major ICC white-ball tournaments, including the inaugural 2007 ICC T20 World Cup.
In the shortest format, Dhoni represented India in 98 T20Is, scoring 1,617 runs at an average of 37.60. He captained India to its maiden T20 World Cup title in 2007, setting the tone for India’s dominance in T20 cricket.
Even in the traditional format, Dhoni left a mark. In 90 Test matches, he accumulated 4,876 runs at an average of 38.09, with six centuries and a highest score of 224. As captain in Tests, Dhoni led India in 60 matches, winning 27 of them and famously guiding the team to the top of the ICC Test Rankings.
